Is there a natural remedy for overactive bladder ?
May 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Natural Remedy
Is there a natural remedy for Nocturia and overactive bladder? I am waking up more then 10 times during the night. My doc has me on vessicare for a month now but does not seem to be helping.
The ubiquitous Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) for nocturia. Another one is the Indian herb Crateva for improved bladder tone. Horsetail itself is full of the mineral silica that helps strengthen the bladder wall.
It may be best to find a supplement in which both of these are found in combination as herbs often work better in combination. Such as this one:
http://www.worldwidehealthcenter.net/category.php?prod=957
Further reading
www.toddcaldecott.com/horsetail.html
You would need to talk to your doctor first though as it might not be wise to take one of these supplements in combination with what you are currently taking. Talk to your doctor about trying the herbal alternative if the prescription drug is not working. You can take your health into your own hands but it is best done in consultation with your doctor.
Avoid caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee, cola) at night as caffeine is diuretic and would only add to the problem.
Cranberry extract (or in the form of a drink) is another herb that is reputed to help with nocturia. Try to supplement on this as it is also known to keep the urinary tract healthy and free from infection.
Best wishes.
The ubiquitous Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) for nocturia. Another one is the Indian herb Crateva for improved bladder tone. Horsetail itself is full of the mineral silica that helps strengthen the bladder wall.
It may be best to find a supplement in which both of these are found in combination as herbs often work better in combination. Such as this one:
http://www.worldwidehealthcenter.net/category.php?prod=957
Further reading
http://www.toddcaldecott.com/horsetail.html
You would need to talk to your doctor first though as it might not be wise to take one of these supplements in combination with what you are currently taking. Talk to your doctor about trying the herbal alternative if the prescription drug is not working. You can take your health into your own hands but it is best done in consultation with your doctor.
Avoid caffeinated drinks (tea, coffee, cola) at night as caffeine is diuretic and would only add to the problem.
Cranberry extract (or in the form of a drink) is another herb that is reputed to help with nocturia. Try to supplement on this as it is also known to keep the urinary tract healthy and free from infection.
Best wishes.
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Health background
You could also try strengthening your pelvic floor muscles which help with bladder control by doing kegel exercises or using ben wa balls!
It wouldn't interfere with any other treatment & it's a great thing to do anyway
References :
You could check out SagaPro, by SagaMedica in Iceland. It’s made from the Icelandic Angelica archangelica. It has been shown to dramatically decrease nocturia and help people with an overactive bladder.
Website: http://www.sagamedica.com
That is interesting – I never heard of that!